Cast Your Cares Prayer Guide
It’s been over a decade, but I remember the pastor’s fervent words like it was yesterday. When Pastor Robert preached to hundreds of impassioned young adults about the power of God’s Word, his message moved through the crowd and landed directly on my heart. He said, “My grandmother always told me that you can’t control what flies overhead. But you…
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Bible Verses That Helped Me Find a Direction in Life
What will the world miss if you don’t tell your story? "Beats me!" I answered aloud to the speaker’s rhetorical question. I was attending the Storyline Conference in Chicago which, according to the website, would inspire and equip me to live a productive and meaningful life. I can’t remember a time when I felt more vulnerable or in need of…
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How Can Christians Celebrate the Jewish Passover?
I grew up Christian, but I have a Jewish background. My grandmother was an Orthodox Jew who converted to Christianity when my dad was born. Although I was raised Christian, my Jewish heritage has been a strong part of understanding my Christian faith and has enriched my faith and my reading of Scripture. I see this clearly when I…
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Bible Verses to Support Your Loved One in Need
Growing up in a Latino family, my siblings and I learned from a very early age that "family is everything." We lived together, protected each other and stood together, no matter what. But this belief tested my family a few years ago when my younger sister made some poor decisions. Engrossed in a life of drug abuse, promiscuity and stealing,…
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5 Steps to a Successful Bible Reading Plan for Your Church
It was my first day as discipleship pastor at Browncroft Community Church. A key volunteer approached me and blurted, “We are two months behind in the Read365 program. What do you want to do?” This was the stuff of nightmares. I hardly knew the program, much less the problem or how to fix it. I was about to get a…
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Prayers to Overcome Your Deepest Fears
On my way to work this morning, I saw an elementary school-age boy carrying a book in one hand and a lunch bag in the other. He seemed to be daydreaming about something—maybe his favorite superhero, or his favorite baseball player. As we crossed paths, I found myself feeling a bit nostalgic. I remember those days. My greatest fear was…
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Maximize Your Giving With a Charitable Remainder Unitrust
Gift planning is a way of thoughtfully structuring gifts so you can do more to spread the Gospel than you might think possible. One tool that can help you reach your charitable goals is a Charitable Remainder Unitrust—or CRUT. To understand what a CRUT is, let’s unpack each piece of the name starting from the end: Trust – something valuable…
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